December 2024-January 2025

Dec. '24-Jan. '25 mphpl.org

Registration begins Monday, Nov. 18!

Event Highlights:

Snow Globe Make & Shake Ho-Ho-Ho Holiday Lock-In Puzzle Tournament!

Winter Wonderfest Movie Trivia Night Local Author Fair

Program Guide | For Children, Teens & Adults

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Program Guide Contents December Program Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 4-5 January Program Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 6-7 Winter Reading Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 8-9 Family & All Ages Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 10-11 Programs for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 12-14 Storytime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 15 1000 Books Before Kindergarten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 16 Programs for Teens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 17-18 NewsBank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 19 Programs for Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 20-22 Library Card Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 23 Locations, Hours & Social Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

Our Mission

The Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library inspires and empowers our community by connecting patrons to literature, information, ideas and new experiences for lifelong enrichment.

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6 p.m. - B Night Owl Storytime (Age 11 & under)

10:30 a.m. - M Cooking Classics: Hot Chocolate Cupcakes (Age 18+)

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6 p.m. - Zoom Flavors of the Season Virtual Tasting (Family & All Ages)

4:30 p.m. - B Around the World (Grades 1-5)

Monday

4:30-7 p.m. - H Winter Wonderfest (Family & All Ages)

3:30 p.m. - M Teen Gaming (Grades 6-12) - No Reg. Required -

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6:30 p.m. - M MHS Jazz Ensemble Holiday Performance (Family & All Ages) - No Reg. Required -

3:30 p.m. - M Teen Gaming (Grades 6-12) - No Reg. Required -

10:15 a.m. - H Early Explorers (Age 5 & under) - No Reg. Required -

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5-7 p.m. - M Local Author Fair (Age 18+) - No Reg. Required -

4:30 p.m. - M Kids in the Kitchen (Grades K-2)

3:30 p.m. - M Teen Gaming (Grades 6-12) - No Reg. Required -

Tuesday

5:30 p.m. - B BINGO (Age 18+)

3:30 p.m. - B Teen Gaming (Grades 6-12) - No Reg. Required -

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STAFF IN-SERVICE

CLOSING AT 12:30 P.M.

ALL MPHPL LOCATIONS

10:15 a.m. - M Early Explorers (Age 5 & under) - No Reg. Required -

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4:30 p.m. - M Kids in the Kitchen (Grades 3-5)

3:30 p.m. - B Teen Gaming (Grades 6-12) - No Reg. Required -

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Wednesday

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5:30 p.m. - M Delectable Lit: Cozy Mysteries (Age 18+)

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10:30 a.m. - H Chapter Chats: Under the Wide and Starry Sky

by Nancy Horan (Age 18+)

10:15 a.m. - B Early Explorers (Age 5 & under) - No Reg. Required -

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5 p.m. - M Teens in the Kitchen (Grades 6-12)

3-5:30 p.m. - M, B & H Trim the Tree Walk-In Craft (Age 11 & under) - No Reg. Required -

Thursday

6:30 p.m. - H Ho-Ho-Ho Holiday Lock-In (Grades 6-12)

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6:30 p.m.

Movie Trivia Night (Age 18+)

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December 2024

10:30 a.m. - M Cookie Decorating & Holiday Trivia (Family & All Ages)

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10:30 a.m. - B Make with Us: Needle Felted Ornaments (Age 18+)

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5-9 p.m.

Winterfest with Mishawaka Parks Ironworks Plaza

10:15 a.m. - M Saturday Morning Book Club: Binti

by Nnedi Okorafor (Age 18+)

Saturday

NEW YEAR'S EVE

IN OBSERVANCE OF

CLOSED

ALL MPHPL LOCATIONS

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CHRISTMAS EVE

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ALL MPHPL LOCATIONS

Children (Birth-Grade 5) Teens (Grades 6-12) Adults (Age 18+) Family & All Ages Off-Site Event M - Mishawaka Library Location B - Bittersweet Branch Location H - Harris Branch Location

11:15 a.m. - M Happy Noon Year!

(Age 7 & under)

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2:30 p.m. - M Last Minute DIY Gifts (Grades 6-12)

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mphpl.org/online-resources

FREE ONLINE RESOURCE AVAILABLE WITH YOUR MPHPL CARD!

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10:15 a.m. - H Snow Globe Make & Shake (Age 11 & under)

PLEASE NOTE:

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VISIT MPHPL.ORG FOR UPDATES.

Programs are subject to change. Should a program be canceled, patrons will be notified at least 72 hours prior to the program.

Some programs have varying age groups. These programs have specific ages listed below the event.

CHRISTMAS DAY

IN OBSERVANCE OF

CLOSED

ALL MPHPL LOCATIONS

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Tuesday

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4:30 p.m. - M Winter Picture Bingo (Ages 2-11)

10:30 a.m. - M Cooking Classics: Stuffed Peppers (Age 18+)

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10:30 a.m. - B Personalize Your Planner!

(Age 18+)

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5:30 p.m. - M American Heritage Spotlight (Ages 18+) - No Reg. Required -

3:30 p.m. - M Teen Gaming (Grades 6-12) - No Reg. Required -

Mishawaka Storytime (See page 15 for details) - No Reg. Required -

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3:30 p.m. - M Teen Gaming (Grades 6-12) - No Reg. Required -

Mishawaka Storytime (See page 15 for details) - No Reg. Required -

Visit mphpl.org to get started!

Our online resources and digital apps are available 24/7 with your library card!

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3:30 p.m. - B Teen Gaming (Grades 6-12) - No Reg. Required -

Harris Storytime (See page 15 for details) - No Reg. Required -

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3:30 p.m. - B Teen Gaming (Grades 6-12) - No Reg. Required -

Harris Storytime (See page 15 for details) - No Reg. Required -

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NEW YEAR'S DAY

IN OBSERVANCE OF

CLOSED

ALL MPHPL LOCATIONS

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5:30 p.m. - H Slow Cooker Social (Age 18+)

Bittersweet Storytime (See page 15 for details) - No Reg. Required -

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5 p.m. - M Teens in the Kitchen (Grades 6-12)

10:30 a.m. - H Chapter Chats: I Feel Bad About My Neck

by Nora Ephron (Age 18+)

Bittersweet Storytime (See page 15 for details) - No Reg. Required -

2:30 p.m. - H Teen Bingo (Grades 6-12)

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10 a.m.-Noon - M Winter Reading Kickoff Party!

(Family & All Ages) - No Reg. Required -

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10:30 a.m. - M Stevens Puppets presents The Wizard of Oz (Family & All Ages)

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10:30 a.m. - M Dog Man™: Call of Duty (Grades K-5)

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10:15 a.m. - M Saturday Morning Book Club: China Dolls

by Lisa See (Age 18+)

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5:30 p.m. - M Family Literacy Day (Family & All Ages) - No Reg. Required -

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3:30 p.m. - B Teen Gaming (Grades 6-12) - No Reg. Required -

Harris Storytime (See page 15 for details) - No Reg. Required -

5:30 p.m. - B BINGO (Age 18+)

3:30 p.m. - B Teen Gaming (Grades 6-12) - No Reg. Required

Harris Storytime (See page 15 for details) - No Reg. Required -

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Bittersweet Storytime (See page 15 for details) - No Reg. Required -

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Bittersweet Storytime (See page 15 for details) - No Reg. Required -

Children (Birth-Entering Grade 5) Storytime Teens (Grades 6-12) Adults (Age 18+) Family & All Ages

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Mishawaka Storytime (See page 15 for details) - No Reg. Required -

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REGISTRATION BEGINS FOR FEB. & MARCH PROGRAMS!

3:30 p.m. - M Teen Gaming (Grades 6-12) - No Reg. Required -

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10:15 a.m. - M Puzzle Tournament!

(Age 18+)

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10:30 a.m. - H & Zoom Paint with Us! (Age 18+)

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Co-Sponsored by

Jan. 2-Feb. 28

BEGINNING MON., DEC. 16:

Visit any MPHPL location to pick up a Winter Reading Challenge card.

STARTING THURS., JAN. 2:

Mark a square for each reading (or listening) activity you complete.

Complete all five squares marked with and show your card at one of the the service desks to earn the following prizes* Birth-Age 5:

Grades K-5:

Animal Bath Toy OR Farm Animal Plush

Farm Animal Plush OR Mini Animal Building Block Set

Teens:

Adults:

Robot Fidget Spinner OR Popcorn & Candy

Popcorn & Candy OR Resin Book Page Holder

Visit mphpl.org/reading-challenge or scan the QR code for more details!

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Complete the entire challenge card & return it for a new book of your choice*!

A big THANK YOU to our sponsors:

HUB International • INSERV • Martin’s Super Markets Office Interiors • OJS Building Services Herrman & Goetz Inc. • Kona Ice • PaddyShack Ice Cream • Tobin Landscaping

* Prize redemption begins Mon., Jan. 6. Limit one reading challenge card redemption per participant.

While supplies last; prizes and book options subject to change. Prize book can be selected from any age group.

If a parent/caregiver wants to limit selection choice, they must accompany their child/teen for book pickup.

Adult participants must be a MPHPL cardholder. See page 23 for Library card sign-up information. mphpl.org | 9

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Ironworks Plaza | Sat., Dec. 7 | 5-9 p.m. | Family & All Ages The Mishawaka Parks and Rec Department will be hosting their annual Winterfest event. The library will have a crafting table with a variety of projects!

No registration required.

Please note: if inclement weather occurs, the library will not be at the event.

Flavors of the Season Virtual Tasting

Live on Zoom | Mon., Dec. 9 | 6-6:45 p.m. | Family & All Ages Come explore popular flavors of the winter season with us at our virtual tasting!

Participants will receive goodies to try and learn the history of those classic flavors.

Registration required. Details on when and where to pick up program supplies will be sent via email to registrants. Limit one kit per household.

Mishawaka High School Jazz Ensemble Holiday Performance Mishawaka Library | Tues., Dec. 10 6:30-7:15 p.m. | Family & All Ages

Listen to the sounds of the season with the Mishawaka High School Jazz Ensemble! Adult caregivers must directly supervise participants 9 years of age and younger; caregivers must remain on the premises for participants 10-11 years of age.

No registration required.

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Winter Wonderfest

Harris Branch | Tues., Dec. 17 4:30-7 p.m. | Family & All Ages

Family & All Ages

Families are invited to join us for crafts (also great for gift-giving), games, a family photo and a snowball fight! Enjoy some hot cocoa while enjoying the festivities. Thanks to Silly Safaris®, everyone will have a chance to get a picture with a real reindeer!

Please note: If inclement weather occurs, the event will be canceled.

Registration required. Register for one 45 minute session (one registration form per family). Please select your first and second time slot choice; you will receive an email confirming your time slot. Preference is given to library cardholders. All others will be placed on a waiting list.

Cookie Decorating & Holiday Trivia Mishawaka Library | Sat., Dec. 21 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Family & All Ages

Join us for a morning of cookie decorating while listening to festive music and answering holiday trivia! Stay for the whole hour or leave when you are done decorating (and eating) your cookie!

Adult caregivers must directly supervise participants 9 years of age and younger; caregivers must remain on the premises for participants 10-11 years of age.

Registration required. One cookie per person, available only for those in attendance while supplies last.

Family Literacy Day

Mishawaka Library | Mon, Jan. 27 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Family & All Ages Celebrate Family Literacy Day with us. We will have literacy-based games, activities and fun for all ages! Light refreshments will be served.

Each family will choose one free book to take home. Adult caregivers must directly supervise participants 9 years of age and younger; caregivers must remain on the premises for participants 10-11 years of age.

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Kids in the Kitchen

Grades K-2 Tues., Dec. 3 4:30-5 p.m.

Mishawaka Library

Grades 3-5 Wed., Dec. 4 4:30-5:15 p.m.

Mishawaka Library

Enjoy an afternoon filled with learning new kitchen skills and recipes. The best part is that everyone gets to sample their creation! Adult caregivers must remain in the library.

Registration required for each session and limited to MPHPL cardholders.

Trim the Tree Walk-In Craft

All Locations | Thurs., Dec. 5 3-5:30 p.m. | Age 11 & under Join us as we prepare for the holiday season with festive ornaments to trim your tree.

One ornament per child, available only for those in attendance while supplies last.

No registration required.

Around the World

Bittersweet Branch | Mon., Dec. 9 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Grades 1-5 Ready to travel the world? During this fun and informative program, you’ll learn about countries from around the world through games, recipes and crafts. Adult caregivers must remain in the library.

This month we will be learning about Germany!

Registration required.

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Early Explorers

Harris Branch | Tues., Dec. 10 Mishawaka Library | Wed., Dec. 11 Bittersweet Branch | Thurs., Dec. 12 10:15-11 a.m. | Age 5 & under

No registration required.

Harris Branch | Fri., Dec. 27 10:15-11 a.m. | Age 11 & under

Design and make your own paper plate snow globe shaker. Use our precut designs or make your own with our supplies. Your imagination is your only limit! Adult caregivers must directly supervise participants 9 years of age and younger; caregivers must remain on the premises for participants 10-11 years of age.

Registration required.

Night Owl Storytime

Bittersweet Branch | Mon., Dec. 16 6-6:30 p.m. | Age 11 & under Everyone enjoys one bedtime story, but what about three? Join us for our evening storytime with books, songs and a take-home craft. Adult caregivers must remain in the room.

Registration required.

Attention Parents, Caregivers and Classroom Teachers: * Let MPHPL help you find books that interest your children/students birth-age 12, whether for a school assignment or reading for pleasure.

* Select up to three topics per book bundle. * MPHPL librarians will select your books! * Books will be ready at the Circulation desk at the location of your choice.

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Join us for a morning of early literacy fun! We’ll have a variety of play and sensory stations set up for little ones to practice important literacy skills.

Adult caregivers must remain in the room.

Snow Globe Make & Shake

Happy Noon Year!

Children

Mishawaka Library | Mon., Dec. 30 11:15 a.m.-Noon | Age 7 & under Join us for games, activities and a craft as we count down to the new year. Adult caregivers must remain in the room.

Registration required.

Dog Man™: Call of Duty

Mishawaka Library | Sat., Jan. 11 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Grades K-5 Join us for a morning of crime stopping fun! We will have games, crafts, activities and snacks.

Adult caregivers must directly supervise participants in grades K-2; caregivers must remain on the premises for participants in grades 3-5.

Registration required.

Dog Man is a registered trademark of Dav Pilkey. Dav Pilkey is not a sponsor of this free library event.

Winter Picture Bingo

Mishawaka Library | Mon., Jan. 13 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Ages 2-11 Enjoy an afternoon of winter picture bingo! A variety of prizes will be available. Adult caregivers must directly supervise participants 9 years of age and younger; caregivers must remain on the premises for participants 10-11 years of age.

Registration required.

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Children

Bouncin' Babies

Li'l Listeners

Bouncin' Babies is a structured 20 minute program that combines books, short rhymes, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to introduce children to the wonder of language. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Caregivers are expected to participate as able.

Li'l Listeners is a structured 30 minute program in which books, story-related activities and take-home crafts provide an enjoyable group experience. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Caregivers are expected to participate as able.

No registration required.

No registration required.

Birth-23 Months

Mishawaka Library Tuesdays: Jan. 7, 14, 21 & 28 10:15-10:45 a.m.

Ages 2-5

Harris Branch

Wednesdays: Jan. 8, 15, 22 & 29 10:15-10:45 a.m.

Bittersweet Branch Thursdays: Jan. 9, 16, 23 & 30 10:15-10:45 a.m.

INCLEMENT WEATHER STATEMENT: If PHM and Mishawaka Schools are canceled or on a 2-hour delay, Storytime will be canceled for that day. If one school system closes, please call the storytime location to verify the event is still being held.

PHOTO/VIDEO POLICY: We often take photographs and video at library events to use in our publications, on our website, social media and/or video sharing platforms.

For registered events, by selecting ‘Yes’ under Photo and Video Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given. For non-registered events you will have the option to opt out during the event.

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1000 BOOKS Before Kindergarten

Children

encourages parents & caregivers to provide positive, nurturing early experiences by reading aloud daily to children.

Visit one of our Youth Services desks or mphpl.org/1000Books to get started!

MILESTONE ACHIEVEMENTS: 100 BOOKS • Emmett A. • Charlotte D. • Easton D. • Nikolai H. • Kieran M. • Sierra M. • Kindley O. • Rose O. • Grace W. • Eva

300 BOOKS • Sophia C. • Tasia F. • Otis M. • Alex S. • Barrett S. 400 BOOKS • Annie B. • Lucy B. • Piper B. • Willow H. • Zion H. • Oliver L. • Jacob L. • Nolan M. • Evelyn S.

200 BOOKS • Theo B. • Rafael E. • Colton K. • Jack Joseph M. • Alex P. • Trevor P. • Brody R. • Atlas S. • Isla S. • Lorelai S. • Eleanor S. • Josie S.

Matthew B. 1000 BOOKS

500 BOOKS • Jordyn A. • Raelyn A. • Penelope N. • Aria P. • Lucia S. • Thomas W.

Scott M. 1000 BOOKS

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600 BOOKS • Sadie C. • Caspian J. • Blair L. • Gretchen M. • Henley M. • Maeve W. 700 BOOKS • Gabriel S. • Liam W. 800 BOOKS • Theodore H. • Ellie M. • Mark S. 900 BOOKS • Gabie C. • Easton G. • Ellis M. 1000 BOOKS • Lucy F. • Wesley F.

Holly P. 1000 BOOKS

Charlotte S. 1000 BOOKS

Teen Gaming

Grades 6-12 | 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Tuesdays at Mishawaka Library Wednesdays at Bittersweet Branch (no sessions on 12/11, 12/25 & 1/1)

Join us in the teen department for gaming! Play our Nintendo Switch™ or choose from an assortment of card, dice and board games. Stop in and play for a few minutes or join us for the full two hours.

No registration required.

Teens in the Kitchen

Mishawaka Library Thursdays: Dec. 5 & Jan. 9 5-5:45 p.m. | Grades 6-12 Have you ever wanted to learn a new skill in the kitchen? Now is your chance!

Enjoy an afternoon filled with learning new kitchen skills and recipes, then sample your delicious creations. Adult caregivers must sign permission slip on-site.

Registration required for each session and limited to MPHPL cardholders.

Ho-Ho-Ho Holiday Lock-In

Harris Branch | Fri., Dec. 20 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Grades 6-12 Join us for an evening of holiday fun! See if you can beat the clock in a handful of holiday-themed challenges, create a tasty drink at the hot chocolate bar, decorate a cookie and answer holiday trivia.

Pizza will be served. Teens must have a permission slip signed on file or an adult caregiver must sign a permission slip on-site. No admittance after 6:45 p.m.

Registration required.

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Last Minute DIY Gifts

Teen Bingo

Still need a last minute gift for that special person?

We will have several small DIY materials to choose from so you can make the perfect gift. Enjoy festive music and holiday cookies as you work!

Join us for bingo and snacks! Winners will choose from an assortment of small prizes and earn raffle tickets for a drawing at the end of the program for a chance to win a dinosaur chicken nugget pillow.

Teens

Mishawaka Library | Mon., Dec. 23 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Grades 6-12

Registration required.

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Harris Branch | Thurs., Jan. 2 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Grades 6-12

Registration required.

America's News Collection is now available with your MPHPL card.

Our expanded access now includes full-image editions of local newspapers including South Bend Tribune and The Journal Gazette, as well as USA Today!

Available anywhere with your MPHPL card!

Visit mphpl.org/online-resources and scroll down to the news section. mphpl.org | 19

Adults

Chapter Chats Harris Branch 2nd Thursdays: Dec. 12 & Jan. 9 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Adults (18+)

Local Author Fair

Mishawaka Library | Tues., Dec. 3 5-7 p.m. | Adults (18+) Come join us for our annual Local Author Fair for adults! We will be showcasing a variety of local authors and their work. Feel free to meet and greet the authors. Snacks will be provided.

No registration required.

Join us at our Harris Branch to chat about each month’s book selection. Books can be picked up a month in advance at the front desk of the Harris Branch.

Dec. 12: Under the Wide and Starry Sky

by Nancy Horan Jan. 9: I Feel Bad About My Neck: And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman by Nora Ephron Registration required for each session.

Saturday Morning Book Club

Mishawaka Library 1 Saturdays: Dec. 7 & Jan. 4 10:15-11:15 a.m. | Adults (18+) st

Join us at our Mishawaka Library to discuss the month’s book selection.

Books can be picked up a month in advance at the front desk of the Mishawaka Library.

Dec. 7: Binti by Nnedi Okorafor Jan. 4: China Dolls by Lisa See Registration required for each session.

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Movie Trivia Night

Mishawaka Library | Fri., Dec. 13 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Adults (18+) Celebrate all things film at our Movie Trivia Night! We’ll cover movies from the 1930s through today with questions about actors, settings, soundtracks and more. The winning team will receive a prize! During this event, we will also be taking donations of non-perishable food items for the Mishawaka Food Pantry.

Any participant who donates an item will be entered for a chance to win a small prize.

Teams must have 2-6 members.

Registration required and limited to 15 teams.

Make with Us: Needle Felted Ornaments

Bittersweet Branch | Sat., Dec. 14 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Adults (18+)

Registration required.

Bittersweet Branch Wednesdays: Dec. 18 & Jan. 22 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Adults (18+) Join us for an evening of bingo and beverages!

Winners will receive small prizes and raffle tickets for a chance to win a door prize.

Registration required for each session.

Delectable Lit

Cooking Classics

Mishawaka Library | Thurs., Dec. 19 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Adults (18+)

Want to try your hand at easy culinary creations?

Join us as we experiment with different flavors to make irresistibly delicious goodies!

Nothing beats a good book and a good snack. In this unique book and food club, we can combine the two! Join us for a genre study where we’ll discuss and learn about different book genres.

This month we’ll be discussing cozy mysteries!

Participants will also get to make a delectable dish based on that month’s genre.

Mishawaka Library Mondays: Dec. 16 & Jan. 13 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Adults (18+)

Dec. 16: Hot Chocolate Cupcakes Jan. 13: Stuffed Peppers Registration required for each session and limited to MPHPL cardholders.

Registration required and limited to MPHPL cardholders.

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Join us for a morning of crafting and conversation. Participants will be given all the supplies needed to create a needle felted ornament, which could be a great gift or decor for a tree!

BINGO

Personalize Your Planner!

Adults

Bittersweet Branch | Mon., Jan. 6 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Adults (18+) Start the new year off right by learning how to create a planner that works best for your lifestyle and interests! We’ll discuss and practice both productive and fun ways to stay organized.

Registration required.

American Heritage Spotlight Mishawaka Library Tues., Jan. 14 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Adults (18+)

Join us for Over a Century on Wheels: Explore Over 100 years of Transportation History with Kyle Sater, curator at the Studebaker National Museum. This presentation tells the Studebaker story from the family’s arrival in America to the present day and illustrates the company’s growth from a two-man blacksmith shop to the world’s largest wagon manufacturer and its transition to automobile production. The program covers Studebaker’s history beyond its products, addressing the company’s impact on the community and its legacy in the 21st century.

Paint with Us!

Harris Branch/Live on Zoom Fri., Jan. 24 | 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Adults (18+) Come embrace your artistic side at one of our painting events! We will use glass as our canvas with the option of creating your own design or working with our templates. This is a great program for all experience levels.

Registration required. Details on when and where to pick up program supplies will be sent via email to Zoom registrants.

Puzzle Tournament!

Mishawaka Library | Sat., Jan. 25 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Adults (18+) Attention puzzle enthusiasts! Grab some friends to see just how fast you can put together a jigsaw puzzle. Each team of puzzlers will be given the same 500-piece puzzle to complete.

The first team to finish their puzzle will win a small prize. Teams must have 2-4 members.

Registration required and limited to 6 teams.

No registration required.

Slow Cooker Social

Harris Branch | Thurs., Jan. 16 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Adults (18+)

Photo/Video Policy

Join us as we explore unique ways to use your slow cooker to create a variety of warm beverages perfect for the winter season.

Participants will watch a demonstration, sample a yummy drink and share their slow cooker recipes!

We often take photographs and video at library events to use in our publications, on our website, social media and/or video sharing platforms. For registered events, by selecting ‘Yes’ under Photo and Video Permission, the library assumes that permission has been given. For non-registered events, you will have the option to opt out during the event.

Registration required.

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Do you have the card that lets you

GET IT ALL? *SIGN UP NOW! *Members must live in Penn or Harris township or in a reciprocal library district and provide a photo ID with proof of current address (utility or phone bill, car registration, etc.).

Lending Limits: What do I need for a Library card?

To obtain your Library card you must:

1. Live in Penn or Harris township, or have a home Library card from a Library system which is reciprocal with MPHPL (some restrictions may apply).

2. Provide required documentation: (1) a valid photo ID with current address OR (2) a valid photo ID and proof of current address

if ID address is not current OR (3) a valid photo ID and a valid resident home

Library card for reciprocal applicants 3. A parent/legal guardian's signature is required for any minor under the age of 18 wishing to register for or renew a Library card. *Non-residents may purchase a fee card. Contact Circulation Services for prices.

If your card has been lost or stolen, please call Circulation Services at any MPHPL location. You are financially responsible for material that is checked out until you report your card lost or stolen.

PLEASE NOTE:

All official text messages from MPHPL will NEVER include a live link.

Email reminder messages will continue to include our official Sirsi Catalog library link mphpl.ent.sirsi.net ONLY.

Ask us about MPHPL Digital Cards!

- Books & Audiobooks - No Limit - Magazines & Music CDs - No Limit - New Release DVDs - 3 per card - Entertainment DVDs - 20 per card - TV Series & Non-Fiction DVDs - 20 per card

Fees and Fines:

- New Release DVDs - $1 per day - All other items - 25¢ per day

Loan Periods:

- Books & Audiobooks - 21 days - Magazines & Music CDs - 21 days - New Release DVDs - 7 days - Entertainment DVDs - 7 days - TV Series & Non-Fiction DVDs - 21 days

Renewals:

- All DVDs - No renewals - All other items - 3 renewals, as long as no one else has placed a hold on the item.

- Eligible items will be automatically renewed 4 days before their due date if there is not a hold on the item. You will receive a courtesy notice if your items have been renewed.

Holds:

Placing a hold is free and available for all materials, excluding new release DVDs.

Get Reminders Before Materials are Due:

All you need is an email address!

Ask about this service at the checkout desk. mphpl.org | 23

Current Hours

NEW HOURS

Through Dec.

Effective Jan. 2

MISHAWAKA LIBRARY Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

CLOSED

209 Lincolnway East Mishawaka, IN 46544 (574) 259-5277 Circulation Desk Ext. 1200 Reference Services Ext. 1300 Youth Services Ext. 1400

Monday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Tuesday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Wednesday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Thursday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sunday CLOSED

BITTERSWEET BRANCH Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

CLOSED 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

CLOSED

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

CLOSED 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

CLOSED

602 Bittersweet Road Mishawaka, IN 46544 (574) 259-5277 Circulation Desk Ext. 2200 Reference Services Ext. 2300 Youth Services Ext. 2400

HARRIS BRANCH 51446 Elm Road Granger, IN 46530 (574) 259-5277 Circulation Desk Ext. 3200 Reference Services Ext. 3300 Youth Services Ext. 3400

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

CLOSED

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

CLOSED

Mark Your Calendar Wed., Dec. 11 - CLOSING at 12:30 p.m.

Tues., Dec. 31 - CLOSED

Tues., Dec. 24 - CLOSED

Wed., Jan. 1 - CLOSED

Wed., Dec. 25 - CLOSED

Mon., Jan. 20 - CLOSED

Board Meetings | Mishawaka Library | 3rd Thursdays | 4 p.m.